Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Oh...and pics too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here's a picture of how things should look with the engine at about TDC and a reasonably OK aligned trigger wheel: ...will it start on Easystart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 No I don't think so Mr F Also remember each "Tooth" is 10 degrees (36-1) 36 * 10 = 360= I revolution, so a few teeth out = A LOT !! MS is amazingly forgiving, so its either TW out maybe, or a wiring fault....lets go TW 1st and be 100% what you have dialled in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMck Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 No easy start does not help. Yer no sorry by behind I meant the gap was 5 teeth ahead. Sensor is also pretty much as close as I could get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 No easy start does not help. Yer no sorry by behind I meant the gap was 5 teeth ahead. Sensor is also pretty much as close as I could get it. OK, so no start on easy-start = ignition problem, at least we have that nailed down then at last! Has this engine ever actually run? You mention oil on plugs etc., if things are oiling up that's a little concerning. You will coat your lambda sensor with oily residue so that won't read right, for now I would remove the lambda & blank the hole just so you don't make the mistake of believing it later. It won't affect non-starting but down the line it's easy to forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Before you strip the engine and rebuild have you done a compression test? My old 3.5 was still driving the car with almost no compression on 2 cylinders, the rest below spec and smoke pouring out the exhaust so they must be pretty forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMck Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 We'll see this is why I was planning on stripping it down. I've never had it running and due to work commitments and it being 50miles from where I live I've had the engine for 18months and I don't no how long the engine had been sat around before or why it was removed. So was always planning at some point to do things like rings and shells etc just so I know what sate they are all in. The oil was what made me think that something was up other than m/s. Especially as some pistons are noticeably worse than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMck Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Before you strip the engine and rebuild have you done a compression test?My old 3.5 was still driving the car with almost no compression on 2 cylinders, the rest below spec and smoke pouring out the exhaust so they must be pretty forgiving. No am going to do that before I start pulling it apart. The oil in the pistons to me suggests there is a problem somewhere that while might not be the reason starting is going to need addressing at some point. So in my head was thinking if I do a rebuild then a) I'll know that all the rings shells etc are new, b) if it is the problem I could be chasing wires and things around for ever c) to get an overall idea of the condition inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If your in a rush see if you can pick up a cheap runner and stick that in then you can take your time to rebuild your engine. That's what I did 3 years ago, my cheap runner is still in the car and my engine to rebuild is still on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Are you 100% certain your plug leads are in the right order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I don't think you can be 100% until you have it running properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMck Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 I've been going at this v8 as and when for 18 months. I'm sure I can wait a couple more. Just as long as it isn't another 18! As for leads yer I've checked them many a time. As long as the diagram I'm using is correct of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingy Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 PeteMck 18 months is not very long believe me. Simple errors are the most confusing part when messing with megasquirt. I know. Until the engine fires up (and it will) PLEASE don't strip it down Ii is frustrating juggling work, home life and the vehicle being so far away Listen to what peapole are advising, the guys on here really know whats what Have you checked the coil pack wires are the right way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 :rofl: And now ENJOY ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 :rofl: And do tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You're not allowed to do that Nige.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 10 pages(!) Maybe the OP would like to inform which of us is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Was there diesel in it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Confess! Confess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 ... and then burn the witch for slandering MS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Nige....You are a troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I guess we are never going to know the answer? That's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Maybe my witch comment was a bit strong.......? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Oh for the love of Peter what was it?? It could prove useful for the rest of us. Dont worry if its something embarrassing. We've all done stoopid things before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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